


Caliber Announced as Winner of 2024 National Auto Body Council® President’s Award
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (January 23, 2025) – The National Auto Body Council® is proud to announce that Caliber was named the 2024 winner of the prestigious NABC President’s Award, which formally recognizes the NABC® member company that supports the vision of the National Auto Body Council through donation of their time and resources. The announcement and presentation of majestic traveling trophy honoring the award was presented during the Second Annual NABC® Gala, held Monday, January 20, 2025, in Palm Springs, CA.
Caliber was selected by the NABC Board of Directors for its ongoing, strong support of the NABC and its programs, including milestones such as:
- Longtime Level One member of the National Auto Body Council®
- Refurbished more than 600 vehicles to NABC Recycled Rides®
- Hosted more than 25 events for NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) training
- Active supporters of NABC® fundraising events and serve on various NABC® committees
“Caliber is honored to be recognized by the NABC® for the President’s Award,” said Shirin Hezar, account vice president for Caliber and member of the NABC® board of directors. “Caliber remains steadfast in supporting the NABC and our common goal to develop and promote the collision repair industry. We look forward to our continued partnership and inspiring others to drive meaningful change.”

Caliber is recognized on the lifetime traveling trophy, which will be showcased at Caliber headquarters in Dallas, TX. In addition, the NABC® will make contributions to the Caliber’s charity of choice in their honor.
“It is our honor to present the 2024 NABC President’s Award to Caliber in recognition of their many contributions to the NABC® and our programs,” said Tom Wolf, chairman, NABC board of directors. “They have demonstrated an incredible commitment to the NABC and our mission, refurbishing more vehicles than any other collision repair organization, training first responders on advanced rescue techniques, steadfastly giving back to veterans and families in need and supporting the NABC® through sponsorship of our events. They are an incredible company, and an amazing partner for the National Auto Body Council.”
For more information, contact the NABC® Awards Committee Chair Clint Marlow at NABCAwards@nationalautobodycouncil.org.
National Auto Body Council® Announces Henry Arroyo, Owner of Fix Auto Cathedral City, Indio, Palm Desert, Palm Desert South and Palm Springs, CA, as Recipient of 2024 NABC® Changing and Saving Lives Award
LAS VEGAS (November 6, 2024) –- The NABC® Awards Committee voted on the candidates for the NABC® Changing and Saving Lives Award, and are proud to announce Henry Arroyo, owner of five Fix Auto USA locations in Southern California, as the recipient for his decades-long commitment to giving back in the community.
Henry Arroyo was raised to appreciate his blessings and give back to those less fortunate. When he founded his collision repair business 30 years ago, at just 24 years old, he had his own two-bay garage doing bumper repairs. His neighbor, a 17-year-old not attending school, seemed to be struggling. Henry decided to hire him, offering guidance and opportunity. That young man is now a manager at a BBQ chain, having gained skills and confidence from his time working with Henry.
That passion for philanthropy was part of his business plan then and today. And when someone asks for help, Henry is always the first to answer the call.

“I love to give back to help children, the homeless, those who are hungry and people who need a hand after challenging situations,” said Arroyo. “I’ve instilled this in our team members and integrated it into our business strategy. We have numerous customers who come to us because they heard about something we did in the community or return to our locations because they appreciate what we do to help others.”
As the business grew, Arroyo felt it was time to give back to the community in more impactful ways. He connected with Martha’s Villas Kitchens, a shelter for domestic violence survivors, and donated a car to a woman in need, filled with toys and clothes for her three children. Seeing their joy and gratitude left a lasting impact on him. From there, Arroyo expanded his efforts, volunteering at shelters, organizing donations of jackets and other items, and bringing food to those in homeless camps.
“One guy just wanted to smell the pizza boxes because he hadn’t had a meal in so long. That moment changed me. I knew I had to keep giving back,” he said.
After joining the Fix Auto USA network in 2014, he found an ideal partner for continuing the support for the communities he serves. Today, Arroyo has Fix Auto USA locations in Cathedral City, Indio, Palm Desert and Palm Springs, CA, serving these cities with the highest-quality collision repair, and a special touch of compassion for the residents in need.
“We’re very proud to present Henry Arroyo with the NABC® Changing and Saving Lives Award for 2024,” said Scott Sampley, chairman of the NABC® Board of Directors. “He truly is a role model for our industry in serving his community and giving back to those in need.”
Arroyo has participated in the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program for a decade through Fix Auto USA, and has gifted a number of vehicles to families in need and veterans over the years. This past January, he again presented a vehicle to a local family at a NABC® event in Palm Springs and celebrated his new store as the 200th in the Fix Auto USA system with a NABC Recycled Ride® presentation to a deserving local student.
“We’ve been doing this for over 12 years now,” said Arroyo. “It isn’t about just one person or one company. It’s about everyone coming together to lift up those in need. Whenever we have a project, our body techs, detailers, and painters are all in. We create a plan and make sure it’s deliverable, even getting local businesses involved. It’s part of who we are. Our team members are inspired to get involved and help those in need. They find it fulfilling. When they experience the rewards of giving back, it changes their lives. They are happy to be part of doing something to benefit the community and our residents.”
During the holidays, Arroyo and his team held a toy drive for local children, and donated 24 bicycles, which they assembled. They also stepped in when Hurricane Hillary struck their area to support relief efforts. Additionally, the team helped their local high school marching band pay their way to march in a national parade in New York with a $1,000 donation and challenged other local businesses to do the same.
Another powerful story was when a man who had just been released from prison for 20 years came to Henry looking for a job. Arroyo started him sweeping floors, and little by little, he learned the ropes.
“I trusted him with the keys to the shop,” he said. “It completely changed his life. My belief in him helped the man secure a new job after his time at the shop, a moment that is one of my proudest.”
Arroyo’s commitment to giving back to the community is inspiring. He has a long history of philanthropy, and he is continuing this legacy and teaching the next generation of collision repair professionals the benefits of helping others in need.
About the NABC® Awards
The National Auto Body Council® annually presents two awards to the collision repair industry — the NABC® Changing and Saving Lives Award and the NABC® President’s Award, which formally recognize individuals and companies for their leadership of and commitment to improving the collision repair industry. It also announced a new award for 2024 – the NABC® Community Partner Award, which will recognize NABC® charitable partners who are doing outstanding work nationally or in their local communities.NABC® President’s Award
The NABC® President’s Award is designed to honor the NABC® member company that supports the vision of the National Auto Body Council® through donation of their time and resources. Companies will be nominated by the NABC® Board of Directors, and member companies at all levels of NABC® membership are eligible. The winner will be named at the Second Annual NABC® Gala in Palm Springs, and will be recognized on the lifetime traveling trophy. In addition, the NABC® will make contributions to a philanthropic organization in the recipient’s honor.NABC® Changing and Saving Lives Award
The NABC® Changing and Saving Lives Award recognizes the individual in the collision repair industry who has delivered exemplary service in the NABC® mission of Changing and Saving Lives Every Day, far beyond their role in the industry. Individuals may be nominated by a member of the NABC® Board of Directors or by the public. This award is presented annually during SEMA, and the recipient will receive an engraved trophy to signify their accomplishments. In addition, the NABC® makes a contribution to a charitable organization in the recipient’s name. Deserving individuals may be nominated for the NABC® Changing and Saving Lives award by a member of the NABC® Board of Directors or by the public. The nominee should demonstrate the following criteria:- Enthusiasm for giving back to the community
- Viewed as someone who enriches their community
- Partnership or tie with local community
- Willingness to volunteer
- Commitment to helping others
- Exemplifies the integrity and professionalism of collision industry professionals
- Went above and beyond during a time of crisis or peril to provide support and assistance